PET NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

BY PET’S DELIGHT

The ARK, an animal care facility at JFK airport, has collaborated with Zoundz Music For Pets (Zoundz) to include music therapy throughout ARK’s 24/7 stateof-the-art facilities to decrease stress and anxiety in dogs and cats when facing new, unfamiliar environments. The initiative consists of installation of Zoundz music, which was composed specially for dogs and cats backed by scientific findings, in ARK’s reception, kennel, veterinary exam area, and in transit vehicles.

(The National News, 2023)

Dog owners in the UAE relocating to the US are facing long waits for their paperwork to be approved if they want to take their beloved pet dogs with them, due to strict safety measures in place to guard against rabies.

The Emirates is among more than 100 countries listed as highrisk for dog rabies by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), despite there not being an existing outbreak in the country.

(DVM 360, 2023)

(NBC News, 2022)

New York bans pet stores from selling cats, dogs, rabbits. The new law, which was signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and takes effect in 2024, lets pet shops work with shelters to offer rescued or abandoned animals up for adoption.

The famous pop singer Taylor Swift’s cat, Olivia Benson, becomes world’s 3rd wealthiest pet with net worth of $97 million. While Taylor Swift’s Scottish cat Olivia Benson does not have an Instagram account of its own, the furry companion of the pop singer made money off the star.

Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl is coming back for its 19th year of canine competition. The famous furry sports event features rescue puppies playing their version of football on Super Bowl Sunday. This event will be the largest yet with 122 puppy players from 67 different shelters and rescues including 11 rescue puppies with special needs.

(People,

Hong Kong is set to lift its yearlong ban on the import of hamsters as it unwinds some of the world’s toughest Covid restrictions. The city’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said the rodents would be tested for the virus. Last year officials said around 2,000 animals would be culled to stop the spread of Covid. The move came after an outbreak of infections at a pet shop.

(BBC, 2023)

HOW TO GET YOUR DOG BACK TO A HEALTHY WEIGHT

Pet foods rich in high-quality, meatbased fats can help to support healthy weight gain. Dogs can easily metabolize animal-based fats and convert them into energy, so they need nutrient-dense, meat-rich and high-calorie food to get them on the path to an ideal weight.

You can also try changing their food habits – try feeding them four slightly smaller meals each day, rather than just one or two.

Growing puppies also need more calories than adult dogs, as they use their energy to grow at a rapid pace, alongside all the playing, sniffing and licking they do. Check that you are feeding your pup the correct amount for their weight and age before considering increasing their daily intake to ensure they are getting enough calories to get them through the day.

If you think your dog’s loss of weight could be due to a health issue, it’s best you consult your vet on how to get them back to their optimum weight.

ZIWI Peak is well-suited for underweight dogs, as each recipe contains the right level of natural fats that appeal to your carnivore’s characteristics and biology.

• For the picky eater, try switching up their menu with any of ZIWI Peak’s air-dried recipes and top with ZIWI Peak’s wet dog food to entice them with something new.

• For the dog with food sensitivities, try any of ZIWI Peak’s recipes with green tripe, which naturally assists their digestion, or try a novel protein recipe such as ZIWI Peak air-dried Venison recipe if you are concerned the sensitivity is caused by a protein allergy.

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